The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has published new draft guidance, Setting Expectations on Competence Management, now open for consultation via the HSE Citizen Space from 25 September to 6 November 2025.
This guidance outlines the ICC’s expectations for how organisations should manage and demonstrate competence within their workforce, setting out clear principles and common elements to support consistent best practice across the built environment.
The document builds on feedback from earlier consultations and aims to help organisations develop practical and effective competence management systems. Following this consultation, the ICC plans to publish further case studies and examples to support industry implementation.
Beena Nana, Head of Skills at FIS, commented:
“Finally we are starting to see more explicit guidance coming out from the Regulator that will support firms in implementing competency requirements and ensuring that they can demonstrate Organisational Capability. FIS has had input into the process so far, but we encourage members to have a read through and let us know if there are any concerns or confusion. This is important guidance — it will be how we are judged moving forwards if things go wrong.”
FIS is encouraging all members to review the draft and share their feedback.
Access the document and consultation here